Plot Synopsis

ICONS UNEARTHED: MARVEL is a documentary series that takes a deep dive into the MARVEL franchise, as cast, crew, and experts reveal never-before-heard stories about the most iconic film and television series. Directed by Brian Volk-Weiss, the series features interviews with Clark Gregg, Todd McFarlane, J. Michael Straczynski, Charlie Wen, Margaret Loesch, Lou Ferrigno, Fred Raskin, Roger Corman, Shepherd Frankel, Bob Layton, Fernando Serzedelo, Val Mayerik, Oley Sassone, Maya Shimoguchi, and more. Episodes include:

"Phase 0" (Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9pm): In the decades preceding the current Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel struggled through box office flops like HOWARD THE DUCK, corporate skullduggery, and a bankruptcy.

"Taking Control" (Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 9pm): Marvel risks everything betting it all on a second-tier character called Iron Man; Kevin Feige takes control of the fledgling Marvel Studios, hoping to build up to THE AVENGERS.

"Growing Pains" (Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 9pm): THE INCREDIBLE HULK seemed like a safe bet, but struggles between actors and the studio threatened to derail the MCU.

"Building a Universe" (Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9pm): Kevin Feige assembles his team and maps out the road to the Avengers; Marvel must figure out how to integrate Thor into the world of Iron Man, as well as creating a worthy villain.

"No Turning Back" (Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 9pm): Only one superhero story remained to get to the Avengers -- Captain America; the studio had to convince star Chris Evans to return to the world of superhero movies.

"Avengers Assemble" (Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 9pm): The Avengers was already underway, but with new corporate leadership under Disney, Feige's plan would be put to the test.

"Testing the Limits" (Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 9pm): Emboldened by their against-the-odds success, Marvel ventures into new terrain with a little-known space fantasy title even most hard-core comic book fans didn't know.

"Creative Differences" (Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 9pm; finale): ANT-MAN's original writer and director, Edgar Wright, departs from the project months before filming, taking his department heads with him.